0w-40 V.S. 5w-40
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1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
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0w-40 V.S. 5w-40
Mobil 1 Recommends 0w-40. I have been using it in my car, but the dealership recommends 5w-40...
02 A6 Quattro 3.0L
Should I even switch to a heavier OIL i sit in Traffic allot and i commute quite a bit.
If i should switch what oil would be better for my engine (I hear my lifters Sometimes)
5w-40 Choices...
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...a_M_5W-40.aspx
http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/...uck_5w-40.aspx
02 A6 Quattro 3.0L
Should I even switch to a heavier OIL i sit in Traffic allot and i commute quite a bit.
If i should switch what oil would be better for my engine (I hear my lifters Sometimes)
5w-40 Choices...
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...a_M_5W-40.aspx
http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/...uck_5w-40.aspx
1st Gear
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 197
From: PA
There is no difference between 0W40 and 5W40 @ operating temperature. The 0W is slightly thinner @ lower temps which may be advantageous for cold starts in sub-zero climates.
IMO, stick w/ the Mobil 0W40...thier 5W40 isn't VW/Audi approved(...at least in N. America it isn't).
UberTeile
IMO, stick w/ the Mobil 0W40...thier 5W40 isn't VW/Audi approved(...at least in N. America it isn't).
UberTeile
Last edited by UberTeile; Mar 2, 2011 at 11:10 AM.
